Electro Mechanical Technician

Our standard and custom high-speed automated packaging equipment enables our customers to excel in highly competitive food and pharmaceutical industries. We thrive for developing, adopting and enhancing our portfolio to lead the industries with new innovative technologies and solutions. The Electro-Mechanical Technician is an integral role in Syntegon’s success in leading the world’s packaging machinery market.

 The Technician is responsible for building, commissioning, testing and presenting our machines and systems on specific customer applications, using our Engineer to Order documentation, drawings and schematics as well as other relevant project information. This is a fast pace, dynamic and team centric work environment that requires self-motivation and independence paired with empowerment to be impactful for the organization and to meet our customer’s high expectations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Efficiently building and modifying mechanical assemblies per the bill of material and assembly drawings while using hand and power tools
• Efficiently wiring machines, panels and control circuitry (up to 575 Volts), adding electrical components based on project layouts and wiring diagrams (per NFPA 79)
• Positioning and leveling system equipment, integrating and interfacing 3rd party functionalities into the packaging lines
• Up/down loading software, flashing Firmware, performing I/O checks
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving live power and control circuitry issues
• Setting up parameters and recipes, testing and debugging the equipment and application while adjusting assemblies and editing software code
• Conducting a successful customer factory acceptance test while demonstrating and training customers on equipment operations and equipment functionality
• Observing all safety regulations, making sure of wearing and using proper protective wear and tools, informing supervisor of any safety issues or hazards
• Contribute and be responsible to the Quality and Environmental awareness throughout the organization
• Learn product usage and application through system testing
• Travel up to 10% of the time
• Other Duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• Must possess a minimum 4+ year vocational degree in an engineering, electrical or mechanical discipline
• Must have a minimum of 3+ years of experience working with and building automated electrical/mechanical manufacturing machinery or packaging equipment
• Must have at least 2+ years of work or academic experience in reading and interpreting blueprints and wire diagrams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree preferred in Packaging, Automation, or Mechatronics
• Passionate and self-motivated
• Self-organized and priority task oriented, including maintaining a 6S work environment
• Able to work efficiently in order to meet project and department objectives while utilizing best practice methods
• Able to continuously improve and problem solve the working processes and work environment  
• Team oriented with excellent communication skills, fostering team work and building a internal and external customer relationship
• Experience in building capital equipment including industrial motion controls systems (e.g. Rockwell Automation, Beckhoff Automation, Software & Hardware
• PC literate with working knowledge of Window Office

Additional Physical Requirements

Syntegon Technology is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

The expected compensation range for this position is between $50,074 to $95,403 based on a full-time schedule.

Compensation for roles at Syntegon varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. At Syntegon compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at Syntegon include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

• Lift up to 30 lbs. (above 30 lbs. with assistance) and work in any position for an extended period of time.
• Work with moving parts and mechanical hazards, and from elevated heights
• Use arms, hands, and fingers repetitively

Syntegon Technology is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

NOTE: All official Syntegon job postings can be found at www.syntegon.com.  Successful candidates asked to participate in the hiring process should expect to speak to the hiring team by telephone and in person at one of our Syntegon office locations (Decatur, Oldsmar, Raleigh, New Richmond, Minneapolis and Allendale) prior to the job offer.

Syntegon Technology is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) initiatives:

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.
We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.